James Harrison Coburn, Jr. (August 31, 1928 – November 18, 2002) was an American film and television actor who appeared in nearly 70 films and made over 100 television appearances in his 45-year career. Perhaps best remembered for his natural charisma and charm, he played a wide range of roles and won an Academy Award [...]
Because there is no such thing as taking too many breaks!
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Earlier this week I wrote about an excursion that I took, which helped me get my mind off my flare. These photos were taken during that afternoon. Illimani (from the Aymara language meaning “golden eagle”) is the highest mountain in the Cordillera Real, a subrange [...]
Actress Kathleen Turner (b. June 19, 1954) came to fame in the 1980’s after appearing in movies such as “Body Heat”, “Serial Mom”, “Romancing the Stone” (for which she won a Golden Globe Award), and “Prizzi’s Honor”.
Her rising career was halted in the 1990’s, however, when Turner was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis.
There’s no question that [...]
“For me, singing is a way of escaping. It’s another world. I’m no longer on earth.” -Edith Piaf
Edith Piaf (December 19, 1915 – October 10, 1963) is considered by many to be France’s greatest popular singer. She used her heartbreaking voice to sing ballads which communicated the many personal tragedies and difficult childhood memories from [...]
Reach the stars,
And fly a fantasy,
Dream a dream,
And what you see will be.
-Theme song from “The Neverending Story”.
Rhuematoid Arthritis Guy has made some great strides during the past couple of months when it comes to accepting the chronic nature of his rheumatoid arthritis.
Even though I have already lived with RA for many years, I sometimes [...]
Under Our Skin
www.underourskin.com
In theaters June 19th, 2009.
A dramatic and frightening expose about how our corrupt medical system is failing to address one of the most serious epidemics of our times.
A gripping tale of microbes, medicine and money, this eye-opening film investigates the untold story of Lyme disease, an emerging epidemic larger than AIDS. Each year thousands go [...]
Because there is no such thing as taking too many breaks!
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On the left, Legorreta + Legorreta Architect’s National Center of the Arts in Mexico City. I really like the use of grand forms and bold colors. (Legorreta was a disciple of Luis Barragan, one of my favorite architects.)
On the right, The House of Diego Rivera [...]
Koolhaas Houselife is a film about The House in Bordeaux, designed in 1998 by Rem Koolhaas / OMA. The centerpiece of this house is an elevator platform the size of a room which connects the three levels of the house, creating a fully accessible living space for the owner who lived in a wheelchair.
Unlike most [...]
